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Monday, April 3, 2017

Irish Single Malt 13 yo (2001), Chapter 7, 59,5 %

Review #432

This single
cask is a part of the series “A Whisky Anthology”. It is a Sherry cask and only
293 bottles were made. The smell is light (besides the high ABV) yet full of
dried fruits. A pleasant mix of fresh white fruits and dark dried fruits.
Ireland meets Speyside.

The taste
is full of dried fruits. Raisins and dates mixes with plums. Much oak as well
with faint tannin notes. The finish is long but dry, with oak again as a main
factor. Some sweetness from red berries. It almost has a bubble gum sweetness
to it.

The Irish style is noticeable in the smell, but
is simply out powered by the Sherry cask influence in the taste and finish. If
you love Sherry matured whiskies, you must try this! It is definitely a quality
cask and I can understand why Chapter 7 chose this specific one! I will rate
this 89/100 (22/22/23/22).